How many health inspections has SUBSTANTIAL SUBS had?

SUBSTANTIAL SUBS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUBSTANTIAL SUBS ever been shut down?

No, SUBSTANTIAL SUBS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUBSTANTIAL SUBS?

The most frequently cited violations at SUBSTANTIAL SUBS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SUBSTANTIAL SUBS

5616 NW 167 ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DUNCAN CULLEN · License: SEA2327515

SUBSTANTIAL SUBS in Miami Lakes, FL has 24 inspections on record with 120 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

120Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 31, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUBSTANTIAL SUBS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUBSTANTIAL SUBS had?: SUBSTANTIAL SUBS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUBSTANTIAL SUBS ever been shut down?: No, SUBSTANTIAL SUBS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUBSTANTIAL SUBS?: The most frequently cited violations at SUBSTANTIAL SUBS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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